For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement
of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lieutenant Lannon assisted a wounded man under
heavy fire, and after returning to his battalion was himself desperately
wounded.

Lannon, James PatrickCommander, U.S. NavyCommanding Officer, U.S.S. NashvilleDate Of Action: World War I

Citation:

The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander James
Patrick Lannon, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S.
Nashville, engaged in the important exacting and hazardous duty of escorting
mercantile convoys in the Mediterranean Sea through waters infested with
enemy submarines.

Other Award: Medal of Honor (Vera Cruz, Mexico)

Born at Alexandria, Virginia, October 12,
1878. He graduated from the Untied States Naval Academy in 1902. he was
commissioned an Ensign, 1904, and advanced through grades to Rear Admiral,
1942.

United
States Naval Academy Photo

He served at sea and shore stations, US, Europe,
Asia, 1902-45. Retired from active service in 1947. He was awarded
the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, the Purple Heart, Navy War Cross (Italy).
Roman Catholic.

Address: Chevy Chase Club, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Admiral Lannon died March 13, 1953, and was
buried in Arlington National Cemetery (Section 8, Grave 6289).

We have both the Father and Son interred at
Arlington National Cemetery. The headstone you show in your web site is
that of the Son who is not a Medal of Honor recipient. His Father who is
interred in Sec 8 Grave 6410-B is the MOH. His gravesite is marked by a
private headstone. I will correct the son's headstone ASAP.John Metzler, 29 August 2006.